LaBryan Ray facts for kids
| No. 93 – Carolina Panthers | |||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||
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| Born: | December 5, 1997 Madison, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 290 lb (132 kg) | ||
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| High school: | James Clemens (Madison, Alabama) |
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| College: | Alabama (2017–2021) | ||
| Undrafted: | 2022 | ||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||
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LaBryan Ray, born on December 5, 1997, is an American professional football player. He plays as a defensive end for the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the Panthers, he played college football at Alabama. He also played for the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Stars.
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Growing Up and High School Football
LaBryan Ray went to James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama. He was a very talented football player in high school. Many top colleges wanted him to play for them. He received offers from big schools like Alabama, Florida, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Arkansas.
College Football Career
LaBryan Ray played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Freshman Year (2017)
In his first year, LaBryan played in six games. He had to miss some games because of a foot injury. He made five tackles and one sack during this season.
Sophomore Year (2018)
In his second year, he played in all 15 games. He even started one game.
Junior Year (2020)
In 2020, LaBryan made 39 tackles. He also had 2.5 sacks and stopped two passes. Later that season, he got a leg injury that ended his year early. He finished with nine tackles and one forced fumble. He was given a "redshirt" year, which means he could play another year of college football later.
Professional Football Career
New England Patriots
After college, LaBryan Ray was signed by the New England Patriots on May 9, 2022. He joined them as an undrafted free agent. This means he wasn't chosen in the NFL draft but was still picked up by a team.
He was later moved to the Patriots' practice squad. A practice squad is where players train with the team but aren't on the main roster. He signed a new contract with them in January 2023 but was released in February.
Philadelphia Stars
On May 3, 2023, LaBryan signed with the Philadelphia Stars. This team plays in the USFL, another professional football league.
He played in seven games for the Stars. He made 10 tackles and had 3 sacks. He was released from his contract in July 2023 so he could join an NFL team.
Carolina Panthers
On July 31, 2023, LaBryan Ray signed with the Carolina Panthers. He joined them to play in the NFL.
On January 8, 2024, the Panthers signed LaBryan to a one-year contract extension. This means he will continue to play for them.
NFL Career Highlights
In the 2023 NFL season, LaBryan Ray played in 5 games for the Carolina Panthers. He made 1 tackle during this season.
